The DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities and community partners present the 2014 Mayor's Annual Disability Awareness Exposition.
This free event, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is for:
all D.C. residents with a disability
advocates
caregivers
providers
To:
share information and valuable resources
build new relationships
participate in fun, relaxing, and empowering activities.
This event will feature more than 30 public and private programs and service providers.

Award-winning author and illustrator Cece Bell will talk about her latest book, El Deafo, a graphic novel that describes her experiences growing up deaf in the 1970s. As a child, Cece felt like she was a superhero with the special powers from her hearing aid. So she called herself, "El Deafo."

Author Kat Brockway shares stories and photographs outlining the rich 200-year history of the deaf community in Baltimore, Maryland. Book signing and reception sponsored by FOLDA (Friends of Libraries for Deaf Action). ASL and voice interpreters will be present.Room A-10Questions? lbph.dcpl@dc.gov or call 202-559-5368

Author Ronald M. Hirano on the life and work of Delia Delight Rice, the first teacher of the deaf in the Philippines.Book signng and reception sponsored by the Gallaudet University Class of 1957.ASL / voice interpreters will be present.Room 215Questions? lbph.dcpl@dc.gov or call 202-559-5368 voice or video